Active AlertsHannibal, MO

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in MissouriIllinoi
S: Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Mississippi River at Hannibal.
When: Until Saturday evening.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, The northern end of Southside Recreation #2 Park along Bear Creek begins flooding at this height. Gate wells are shut down to prevent the sewers from backing up. Also at this level pumps are set to standby.
Additional Details: - At 11:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.7 feet and rising. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 17.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 17.7 feet. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx